English Language Arts Blog | Free Language Arts Worksheets | English Lesson Plan Template | Vocabulary Building Activities | VG Teaching Resources Vocab & ELA Res (8)

Author Interview: Allan Wolf

I want to bring Allan Wolf to my school-his energy and enthusiasm are catching. Not only is he is a great writer who can discuss all the books he’s written for kids and...

Author Interview: Ned Vizzini

Ned Vizzini is a literary rockstar; his three books are HUGE! His first book, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, was just released as a movie, Be More Chill was a Today Show book...

Vocabulary Activity: There’s a Word for That

I propose to get great words at the front of our and our students’ brains (and tongues) by participating in this fun and easy activity. The Word for That Vocabulary Activity...

Game

Rainbows & Rainclouds Phonics Game

Grades K–3

Kit

<em>Vocab Gal's Favorite Test Prep Resources</em> Kit image

Vocab Gal's Favorite Test Prep Resources Kit

Grades 3–12+

Author Interview: Ally Condie

I was so excited when I learned that Ally Condie was coming to St. Louis, as I loved her book Matched and couldn’t wait to read its sequel, Crossed. Ally Condie did not...

Author Interview: Sara Zarr

Sara Zarr is AWESOME! I interviewed her in St. Louis and then saw her at NCTE and she was so cool-she introduced me to her husband, and we chatted for a few moments. Our...

Author Interview: Jarrett Krosoczka

Jarrett Krosoczka is awesome! His kid’s book Punk Farm and the sequel, Punk Farm on Tour, are hilarious (farm animals rocking beloved kid’s tunes) –and my three year old has...

Vocabulary Activity: Branding with Vocabulary

Have you ever noticed how many vocabulary words are in brands? Every year, my kids will walk up to me with a blank CD, DVD or jump drive and say, “Hey Ms. Ressler-it says...

Memory With Words Vocabulary Game [PDF Printable]

My friend Misty shared with me a game she created as part of her work in brain studies at Johns Hopkins –yes, she’s that awesome! In this article, you'll discover the Memory...

Vocabulary Games: Celebrity Throw-Down with Vocab Words

Use pop culture and celebrities to engage students in a fun vocabulary game! With Celebrity Vocab Throw-down students will get in groups to make up stories using assigned...

Vocabulary Practice: Improv + Vocabulary = Kinesthetic Vocab Vim!

I had grand aspirations of becoming an integral member of my college’s improv comedy troup[1] but I just cannot be funny so spontaneously and so continually. However, in the...

Teaching Vocabulary: Quizzes with Multiple Purposes

One of my favorite activities is to combine a writing assignment with a vocabulary test. I get two to three grades with one “opportunity” and not only does it make narrative...

Teaching Vocabulary– Getting Students to 'Reach for the Stars'

How can you motivate students to do extra work without extra credit? This has been the newest discussion question around the departmental coffee pot[1] as our district has...

Load More Posts

Sadlier's
English Language Arts Blog

Topic: VG-TEACHING-RESOURCES-VOCAB-ELA-RES